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RY02 HJZ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,086 mi
Last recorded73,086 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 HJZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 73,086 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 73,086 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,604 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 72,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 72,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 72,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 72,051 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 72,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 71,579 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 67,210 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,906 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 63,392 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 62,286 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 62,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,295 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 61,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 59,993 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2015 59,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,880 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 57,879 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,644 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,623 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 53,746 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,058 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,694 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,721 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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RY02 HJZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY02 HJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY02 HJZ registered?

RY02 HJZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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